December 20, 2005, 19:00 (CET)
The acquisition of key assets remains conditional on the approval of Marconi shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting on December 21, 2005 and on current consultations with trade unions. Subject to Marconi shareholders approving the transaction and trade union consultations being finalized, the transaction is expected to be completed in January 2006.
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